Bangladesh has long since had a 165cc limit for bikes in the local market. As a result, the country did not really see the growth of high-powered sports, touring, or even cruising bikes. Instead, the local market saw flooding of naked, scooters and street sport bikes. The cc limit saw the increasing popularity of street bikes among all walks of people in Bangladesh. Especially in the 100 cc segment. These bikes are functional, easy to ride, have high mileage, and most importantly, cheap. Interested to know more? Here are some of the most popular 100 cc motorbikes in Bangladesh in 2021.
Top 6 100cc Motorbikes in Bangladesh with Price Tags
Hero Splendor Plus
Hero made its way to Bangladesh in the early 90s and has been a key player in the two-wheeler market. The company, formerly known as Hero Honda has several models running the streets of Bangladesh.
However, their most popular model in the sub 100 cc category is the Hero splendor Plus. The bike is a street-styled one with a lot of ergonomic offerings.
There are 18-inch alloy wheels combined with a 4-stroke single-cylinder engine. The company included what it calls the Xsens technology to increase the comfortability of each ride.
The bike is pretty lightweight at about 110kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 11 liters. Overall, the complete redesign of the much-loved splendor series easily made the bike one of the most popular in the sub 100 cc category.
The price of the bike in the Bangladeshi market is 95,000 BDT currently.
TVS Metro
TVS bikes are known for their mileage and the Metro is no different. This sub 100 cc bike offers one of the best mileages in its class at 50 kmpl.
The bike features 4 strokes, a single-cylinder, air cooled engine. It is available in both self-start and kick start editions. The engine can throw a max torque of 7.5 Nm at 5000 rpm. The manual transmission has 4 gear configurations.
The bike is lightweight at around the 103 kg range. The fuel tank capacity is marked at 12 L which is plenty for long-haul rides. The tubeless tires feature 110 mm hand-operated and foot-operated brakes on the front and rear respectively.
Depending on the model and configuration, the TVS Metro will set back around 89,000 BDT to 94,000 BDT.
Bajaj Platina 100 ES
The Bajaj Platina 100 ES is another well-known standard street bike in Bangladesh. This bike also features a 4 stroke, single-cylinder air-cooled engine. However, the torque output on this one is much higher compared to the other two. The bike can pump out 8.2 Nm at 7500 rpm.
The manual shifter has a 4-stroke gearbox. However, one of the gripes with this bike is that it is only available in the kick start model.
The bike offers a superior mileage of up to 55 kmpl. That too in the city setup. Bajaj decided to opt for the 130 Drum brake in the front and rear of this bike.
The bike is also very lightweight at 108 kg. It also features a very high ground clearance at 190 mm which makes it ideal for the roads of Dhaka.
The bike is priced at 103,000 BDT.
Runner Bullet 100 V2
Moving onto local automobiles, there is the Runner brand. The company has made a name for itself for making quality bikes at an affordable price for the local market.
The Runner Bullet 100 V2 is a street-style standard bike. Almost all the 100 cc bikes are within this range. Even though the cc is rated at 100, the displacement provided by the bike stands at 97.35cc. The engine here is the same 4 stroke, single-cylinder air-cooled one. However, it loses out on the torque and max power with 7Nm at 5500 rpm and 4.8 Kw at 7500 rpm respectively.
The manual gear shift has 4 gear configurations with both kick and electric start options. The tubeless tire features a telescopic fork on the front and a dual shock absorber on the rear suspension respectively. Both the front and back feature disc brake mechanisms. The best thing about the bike is its mileage which is rated at 55 kmpl with a top speed of 80 kmph.
The bike is available in the Bangladeshi market for 101,000 BDT.
Keeway RKS 100
Keeway is a Chinese company specializing in bike production. The official distributor of the bike is Aftab automobiles Limited.
This standard bike is a sub 100 cc bike with a displacement of 99.7 cc. The bike has a max torque of 7.6 Nm at 5500 rpm and 5.5 Kw power output at 7500 rpm. The bike is available in both kick and electric versions. The engine is an air-cooled one with Keeways own stroke mechanism.
The fuel tank capacity of the bike is rated at 16L which is one of the highest in this category. The chassis of the bike is a Bassinet type with disc brakes in both front and rear wheels. The bike can pump out a max speed of 90 Kmph at 50 Kmpl mileage.
The bike has two versions ranging from 100,000 BDT to 110,000 BDT.
Hyundai Deluxe 100
Hyundai bikes are known for their Japanese technology and reliability. The official distributor for the bikes is Hyundai Motors Bangladesh Limited.
The bike features a 100 cc engine with a 102 cc displacement. It has a 4 stroke, single cylindered horizontal engine. The Japanese standard bike has a max power output of 5 Kw at 7500 rpm. The wet-multi-plate clutch system ensures the easy operability of the bike.
The bike is available in both electric and kicks start systems. The fuel tank capacity of the bike is rated at 13L. Combining that with 60 Kmpl mileage at 80 Kmph gives the bike its edge over the rest.
The bike is also lightweight at about 104 kg. The unibody seat type provides a comfortable riding experience for long-haul journeys.
The bike is available in the Bangladeshi market for about 97,000 BDT.
Final Thoughts
These are the best bikes under the sub 100 cc category. The bikes are designed to be functional for the everyday commute rather than being a powerhouse option. The cheap price compared with the reliability has made these bikes a very common sight in the streets and roads of Bangladesh.
Source: United News of Bangladesh